Just le scuttlebutttt currently. They kind of came out of nowhere here to get his first ov and are um, making a real push if you know what I mean. Even UK people are saying LSU, and they ALWAYS say UK.
It's pretty crazy how crummy SEC schools with average to below average coaches who put forth not so great results continue to get top players. It's almost like recruiting is shady. :astonished:
Looks like Naz Reid might pop for LSU soon. Hoo boy.
approxinfinity said:
Just realized LSU and Missouri are in same conference with same mascot. Smh
Auburn as well.
J Smart to LSU.
Looks like Calipari wants another raise from UK, I'm sure he will get it.
Yeah it would be a bad look if KU wanted Miller but missed. For anyone that doesn't know, Jerrance went to high school with Miller's mom. The recent unofficial visit was a complete slam dunk, home run etc...
Assuming Barrett reclassifies, Leech was actually my preferred realistic target for wing/guard in 19. Doesn't look likely now though. I'd keep an eye on Terrence Hargrove JR now. KU is in on a lot of combo forward types, but I think the staff views them as bigs/post players. Ie Hurt, C Lawson, JRE etc...
He hold early offers from Kansas, Iowa State, Miami, Missouri, Vanderbilt and Washington among others, but told D1Vision that Kentucky is his dream school.
Just another kid KU was supposedly the early favourite for that will end up at UK, Duke or AZ.
Ruhroh, Marcedus Leech visiting UK....
http://www.kuathletics.com/roster.aspx?path=mbball ↗
All player numbers now known.
He's a bit of a lightning rod in large segments of the fanbase. He ran point on some high profile misses.
Otoh he ran point on Garrett and Jacobs. Plus was a factor for Moore. If he keeps the ILL/Chicago commits flowing he isn't going anywhere.
Yeah I made a thread. I can't see Bamba being able to play....
Ouch Shaka. This one hurts.
Could be another early commit. Not like right now which would be insane, but JR year assuming he keeps progressing.
With Grimes, I'd say KU shouldn't wait if he isn't a fall decision but other realistic guard targets want to commit. He's good yes but if two of Dotson, Ayo and Carey want to commit I say take em.
Sounded like Ayo plans to visit KU. Wouldn't worry about it.
Looks like that kid is already getting the Duke bump. A shame that KU hasn't been closing targets like other schools over the summer. But hey since Bill just works a bit later than usual maybe this will mean a good fall. :joy:
Garrett by all accounts has the "get better" gene. It's one consistent thing heard about him.
As for Mason he was listed as a PG by pretty much all the recruiting services and was definitely viewed as such by the KU staff based on articles. However as we saw from his early seasons, he had a lot of work to do to become a proper facilitating PG and the beast that he became in his SR year. I don't agree with @jaybate-1-0 about his dribbling, but his decision making was definitely a weak point/concern in the past.
Posted about that a bit back, he's really good and interested in KU. Momma is on board too...could definitely end up a Jayhawk.
9.
Amazing considering where this team was.
@mayjay Please do not bring facts into this discussion. Only fiction. No malice.
Winning record again. :fire: :fire: :fire: :fire: :fire: :fire: :fire: :fire: :fire:
Agree, 5 stars. It was a fortunate situation for KU where he had somewhat limited exposure and the KU staff had a great relationship with his HS coach. Smart to lock him down early.
approxinfinity said:
Garrett seems like the best personality of the bunch.
Extremely hard worker. I've heard nothing but good things.
Embiid is the twitter GOAT.
Pistons will take Kennard.
Charlotte will take Malik Monk.
jayballer54 said:
@Lulufulu I've just got this feeling Philly just about ready to get nasty. - - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
Portland trading up to take Zach Collins.
How is Malik Monk still available? LOL
Don't like him.
Mavs will take Dennis Smith.
I'm just waiting for BIFM to get drafted then I'm out.
I'm sad for Fox that he is going to Sacremento, but if anyone can survive that hell hole...
Knicks will draft Frank Ntilikina.
Bulls will draft Lauri Markkanen.
Magic will select Jonathan Isaac.
Yeah, annoying myth there.
There is a reason that Melo has never won anything. Well, besides simply playing for the Knicks.
BeddieKU23 said:
approxinfinity said:
@BeddieKU23 You think? I was pretty impressed with him at Duke.
I do I think he's a selfish player and was one of the main reasons duke had chemistry issues
Team cancer.
The Kings are going to take Fox.
globaljaybird said:
Not surprised with Boston going for Tatum & offense
The funny thing is Josh was pretty much just as good this year offensively. Of course...the NBA is a different game...
approxinfinity said:
Leaving themselves thin at PG. I don't get it.
Jimmy Butler isn't THAT good. Damn.
BeddieKU23 said:
espn about as clueless as can be in their update of 2019 rankings.
Markese not ranked, in fact he doesn't exist to them yet
Lol. Does Terrence Hargrove have a page? Probably not.
2019 name to watch: Terrence Hargrove.
BeddieKU23 said:
Garrett could be 6'9 on the official roster by fall. haha
:joy:
At this rate he will be 7' by the time he gets minutes.
The plan is definitely that Newman goes pro after this year. He might be the best guard (in terms of talent) Self has had at KU so yeah. Obviously Graham is gone. This situation should make recruiting easier. You still never know though, Trae Young was offered the keys and turned em down. Even not counting Smart, Quickley or Quinerly (good idea imo) that's a lot of really good guards KU is in on. Self just has to bat .333.
BeddieKU23 said:
BShark said:
Matt Scott on the shiver confirmed my own suspicions. The staff wants TWO guards in this class. Then listed...
Grimes, Dosunmu, Dotson, Quickley, Romeo, Quinerly, Smart, Bernard and Jalen Carey. Maybe throw David Duke in there as well.
Why stop at 2 when we can get 3. At least 2 for sure!
I like the optimism but I can't see pulling three with Moore already on board.
Matt Scott on the shiver confirmed my own suspicions. The staff wants TWO guards in this class. Then listed...
Grimes, Dosunmu, Dotson, Quickley, Romeo, Quinerly, Smart, Bernard and Jalen Carey. Maybe throw David Duke in there as well.
Given that he projects as a multi-year player I would think they will work on his shooting motion/shot.
Zero coincidences at all. Nothing to see here.
Crimsonorblue22 said:
So, is Marcus tall enough or athletic enough to play a 4 spot?
He's pretty athletic, height would be the real problem. My guess is he is a 2/3 under Self that doesn't make anyone nervous when he is handling the ball.
I hope the previous poster is right and he plays more than expected because that likely means he can run point at the D1 level. If he can do that it takes a stress off DG and Newman. Also we know Newman is good at creating for himself and DG is great in a secondary role but neither is a proven creator for others. If Garrett can create good looks with all the good spot up shooters on the roster, he will definitely see more time than I have been predicting.